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Anyone has the experience of replacing the battery in the keypad? TIA
They say if you're ever stuck to use distilled water until you get to a dealer.
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
That said, I would definitely have the dealership look at it and get it on record just in case there is a problem.
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
A code P0304 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:
* Faulty spark plug or wire
* Faulty coil (pack)
* Faulty oxygen sensor(s)
* Faulty fuel injector
* Burned exhaust valve
* Faulty catalytic converter(s)
* Running out of fuel
* Poor compression
* Defective computer
I have a 2003 330xi/SP and have an issue where after about 7-10 minutes of driving, my tire pressure warning light comes on (yellow) and stays on until car is turned off and turned back on.
I noticed it happened right after the caliper was changed on the front left wheel due to it locked up and got VERY hot! Could it be that the tire pressure sensor on the left front wheel went bad due to heat? any other parts that are part of TPMS? How to be sure? I have tried to find the answer on the web and here and can not get a straight answer if I have 4 sensors (1 per wheel) and main control unit or there are some antenas too? where are they?
I know if I go to dealer, they will try to find the problem and it will take them several hours at $118/hour and then - who knows?
there are must be a way to surely tell what is wrong? code maybe?
any and all your help is highly appreciated!!!!
Thank you in advance!
Indirect systems work in conjunction with the ABS wheel speed sensors that "count" the number of revolutions of each tire. If the right front tire is low (25psi) it will spin faster than the left front tire (35psi). The ABS system will recognize this change and alert the driver with a flashing light and possibly a loud chime. BMW's indirect systems do not affect the fitment of aftermarket wheels.
Note that this technique uses the speed sensor on the wheels that's part of the ABS system. That sensor is very rugged and, if it is not working, I'm sure you would be seeing your ABS warning light come on.
The TSB info is:
SI B12 04 05
Engine Electrical Systems
October 2008
Technical Service
My ABS light is fine and the tire pressure warning is not flushing.. just stys lit for the remainder of the ride until the car is restarted. and then, again 7-10 minutes have to pass by for it to come on again.
I know that i have a tpms sensors on the wheel by the valve
any clue what i need to fix to make it go away?
Thanks again.
It started in October - my doors locked, the starting crank was really long and the navi didn't work. A trip to the dealer and the actuators were replaced, they did something to get my navi working and they reflashed my ecu.
A week later the engine was taking even longer to crank. I brought it in. 1 week passed and I had new injectors.
The problem persisted. Another visit and the HPFP (fuel pump) was replaced. Over 6 or so days.
The next day I got an engine malfunction light. A week passed and they gave me my car with a set of new turbos.
Another week passed and I got the engine malfunction light once more. This time they replaced my manifold over 6 days.
One odd thing, my SA refused to give me details on the car's previous visits to the dealership before I bought it. I wonder what's in there...
I finally got all the records. Over 2 years the original owner had 2 HPFP's replaced and one HPFP sensor replaced. He also had his navi replaced. Those two areas have been common problems for me too.
Thankfully the 2006 changes to the CA lemon law allow for used cars with a warranty to still have access to the buy back option. I've already begun discussing this with BMW.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
He wasn't sure if it was just the bulb or something else. So, he started with the cheapest thing and was going to work his way up from there. Luckily, it was just the bulb.
I wonder if the dealer (assume this is where you had the repair done) just shotgunned it and replaced everything that could be the problem, without doing any real troubleshooting.
I'm going to be buying my first BMW, the 328 with a manual tranny. Is this a good move? I know they are basically good cars, but they do have there share of problems. Will I be happy, or should I keep my G37S coupe. The G runs great, just bored, want to see what a bimmer feels like, will I notice a difference? Thanks for your help.
-Steven
Make sure you go with the Sports Package as well as the manual transmission!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
'08 335 with key fob and comfort access entry.
Should be able to keep fob in pocket and be able to unlock and then open door simply by placing hand on door handle.
About 75% of time that does not work. Dealer saying that they cannot find anything wrong and it must be other radio frequency interference. I say BS.
My other car-a Lexus--works perfectly.
But what do the folks here say? Does the hand on door handle/no fob work most of the time or not?
TIA
I have never had a problem with a similar type key FOB on my Infiniti G37S. Only difference from what you described is that I have to push a button on the door once the FOB is in range, not just place a hand on the door handle. But, it has always worked.
The problem could be the remote, or it could be the sensor in the door handle - some sort of capacitive sensor, I would guess. Did you try it with the other door? What about the trunk?
Good luck,
I also have the convertible and all too often the trucnk will not lift when I get close using the "touch" method. So I think its system based.
The dealer is a problem, I think.
Last year I had a problem at stop lites where when I took foot off brake the car lurched forward. No findable problem said the dealer 4-5 times., Then took a drive with chief mechanic and he saw/felt the problem--software update fixed the problem.
which all tells me the guys are lazy even at BMW.
one problem about BMW vs say Lexus--is that BMW owners are a bit more anal about our cars and performance--expectations run high in both circumstances--
But some of the attitude I see in BMW service reminds me of the Buick, Pontiac, Chevy , Chrysler attitude of years ago.
And I have taken in cars for service across the country.
The entire thing is difficult to explain--if i gave my customers the same attn level I get from car dealers in general, the clients would fire me in a NY minute
This weekend I'll probably buy my 4th BMW and I'm not going to hesitate even though my third is a :lemon: . It happens. The dealer and the manufacturer were classy about it and I can't say those kind of positive things about other manus I've owned in the past.
On my second trip to my dealer I go to pick up my car when I see it driving out of the service bay driven by a couple of kids.
The service dept gave my car to the wrong party--the kids were picking a car up on behalf of someone else--they were thriiled to be getting a 335 HTC-as far as the door.
I undertand there is good and bad service and skiiled and not so skilled people--
GEEZ, that dealer needs to tighten up a bit.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD